Project Accounting Specialist

Job Responsibilities:

• [Company] is looking for a Denver office-based project accounting team member who reports to the Regional Accounting Manager. The position acts as a liaison with Office and Project Managers with regard to project accounting issues in our Denver and other Central Region offices.
• Primary area of responsibility is to provide day-to-day project accounting support to all Project Managers. Ensures project accounting transactions are processed accurately and in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Candidate will perform one or more of the following duties as assigned by the Regional Accounting Manager:

• Review project contract to ensure correct project setup prior to entry into BST system.
• Set-up of new projects within the accounting system.
• Makes changes to existing projects in the accounting system including new phases, budgets, rates, etc.
• Closes projects when requested by Project Manager after reconciling WIP and budgets.
• Maintains billing files. Inputs unit pricing charges (phone, photocopy, equipment, etc.) before running prebills.
• Provides Project Managers with timely and accurate prebills at month-end, invoices and mails invoices with backup when required.
• Works with Project Managers, Regional Accounting Manager and Office Manager to reconcile variances.
• Identifies and complies with special billing requirements.
• Works with PMS, Office Manager, and RAM regarding AR balances. Assists local Regional Accounting Manager in monitoring, reviewing, and correcting WIP discrepancies.
• Assists with accounting training for Project Managers.
• Informs Regional Accounting Manager/Office Manager of billing status-prebills returned and invoices sent.
• Assist with or perform maintenance for proper revenue recognition.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of two years’ experience in project accounting required or Bachelor's degree from an accredited curriculum in applicable area of expertise (business administration, accounting, economics, etc.).
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, specifically Excel. BST Project Accounting system experience or other Project Cost Accounting system experience a plus. Prior accounting experiences in an Engineering Consulting firm a plus. Understanding of the difference in commercial terms (Cost Plus Max, Unit Billing, Fixed Price, Lump Sum, T&M, etc.) Ability to work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes competing deadlines, at all times demonstrating cooperative behavior with colleagues, management, vendors and customers. Ability to deal effectively and tactfully with a wide variety of individuals in person, via telephone and in writing. Ability to work independently and resolve practical problems, keeping all appropriate parties aware of issues or risks. Ability to multi-task and organize workload. Have a strong work ethic.
• Competitive salary with an excellent benefits package.